The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-06-30
THE GRAND ARMY,
News From The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Posts, etc.
HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN,
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, GAR,
MADISON, WIS, June "a, leS7.

MADISON, Ms June "a, lss7.
yarions amendments. suudry changes and nu-
merous suggestions have already been made TO
these Headquarters concerning thcG.AR. Fen-
sion Biti recently issued with the purpose OF OBJ
thinning an opinion Tor ragainst Il by the Posts
of the Order Comrades are advised that All &C.
EiFable legislation cannot be Incorporated IN
this one bill The proper course 10 pursue IN
the premises Is 10 determine upon one general
and desirable point at time and concentrate
The action of the Order upon this. The Com
mandcr in Chief aud the Pension Committee
believe that the bill sent out is so reasonable
and az the same time thoroughly covers the
ground Tor the help Of such AS are now helpless
thar ID will commend itself 10 the favorable
action of Congress. To attempt 10 engraii upon
this the various recommendations already
made, would render the bill failure even be-
fore il is presented TO Congress. In voting
upon this measure cannot comrades simply say
yes OF no TO II as a whole, aud 30 give the APP
nroyal or disapprOyal of the Order TO this one
proposed law Too much care cannot be given
by Post officers 60 the importance OF obtaining
a full vote These officers are further urged
90 send the returns of the vote TO the Depart
ment Headquarters. Really the month oil July
Is sufficient time 20 complete this business III
Department and Post officers wlu give AZ the
proper attention.
An excellent song. words by Comrade ]. III.
Whitney and music by Comrade William Gill
lett has Just been published by the Chicago
Music Company. IL will be found spirited and
lust fitting the times. Ii is emitted The de-
pendent Pension Bill, and must be very pop
ular for Reunions Campfres and all old soldier
conversations. il can be obtained, postage pald,
by Enclosing 40 cents TO William Gillett, Madl-
son, Wis.
very little extra attention given at this
time 10 the reports for june by the Department
officers will make il certain that the Com
mander-in Chief will be able TO report 35O,OOO
men m the Grand Army on the roll at the close
OF this quarter. This will givea gain OF nearly
$4,000 Ia the past year, a result unexpected by
the most hopeful comrades at the last National
Encampment.
The best and easiest way 10 recruit Posts is
90 restore delinquent and dropped members
II each Post Commander would appoint COM
mittee TO look after delinquents and those
dropped, many could be restored TO the Order
in this manner 10000 could he added TO the
membership in good standing within the next
30 days.
There is beingsent from National Headquar-
ters this week circular which viii give an
opportunity for every member of the Order, and
such ms are not members, TO contribute to the
erection of a monument ia Chicago, the place
determined upon by his widow as the most de-
eirable location, 10 Gen. John A. Logan, who
was the type Of the American volunteer. The
State Of Illinois has appropriated $4,000 for
this purpose, and the Grand Army Of the Re-
public can easily raise $4,000 more, and so be
Npartner la this worthy and deserved tribute.